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Latest Wind Energy Data for Europe: Autumn 2024

Latest Wind Energy Data for Europe: Autumn 2024
09/19/2024

As the new European Parliament and Commission take office following the EU elections in June, this autumn update outlines the latest data for wind energy in Europe and our expectations for the rest of the decade. Europe now has 278 GW of wind power capacity, with 242 GW onshore and 35 GW offshore. The EU-27 has 225 GW of wind power capacity. The EU is expected to build 22 GW of new wind farms annually from 2024 to 2030 but needs to build 33 GW annually to meet its 2030 climate and energy targets.

EU Elections 2024: WindEurope’s five asks for the next five years

EU Elections 2024: WindEurope’s five asks for the next five years

05/06/2024

A HowTo-List to reach the 2030 Goals.

EU starts investigation into Chinese wind turbines under new Foreign Subsidies Regulation

EU starts investigation into Chinese wind turbines under new Foreign Subsidies Regulation
04/11/2024

The EU Commission today announced that it will launch an inquiry into Chinese suppliers of wind turbines under the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The announcement comes as Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are pushing hard and winning some orders in Europe. They offer cheap turbines and generous finance which distorts the integrity of the European market and disrupts fair competition.

Baltic Sea countries pledge closer collaboration to secure critical offshore energy infrastructure

Baltic Sea countries pledge closer collaboration to secure critical offshore energy infrastructure
04/11/2024

The Energy Ministers of 8 Baltic Sea countries – Lithuania, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Poland and Sweden agreed the Vilnius Declaration, pledging closer collaboration to secure critical offshore energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region. This comes after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and various acts of sabotage to energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea have created new security concerns. The signatories commit to deter possible malign activities against offshore and underwater infrastructure within NATO and EU.

Rebound in wind energy financing in 2023 shows that the right policies attract investors

Rebound in wind energy financing in 2023 shows that the right policies attract investors
03/21/2024

Investments in wind energy in Europe more than doubled in 2023 compared to 2022, driven by record financing of offshore wind projects. An easing of inflationary pressures, greater certainty in electricity markets, and improved tariff indexation by Governments created a more favourable investment climate.

The EU built a record 17 GW of new wind energy in 2023 – wind now 19% of electricity production

The EU built a record 17 GW of new wind energy in 2023 – wind now 19% of electricity production
02/29/2024

The EU built 17 GW of new wind energy in 2023, slightly up on 2022 – and more than ever in a single year in fact. But it’s not enough to reach the EU’s 2030 targets. The EU should be building 30 GW of new wind every year between now and 2030. The actions set out in the EU Wind Power Package and European Wind Charter will help increase the annual build-out – national implementation is key. Wind was 19% of all electricity produced in Europe’s last year.

EIB delivers its bit of the Wind Power Package with counter-guarantees for wind energy manufacturing

EIB delivers its bit of the Wind Power Package with counter-guarantees for wind energy manufacturing
12/14/2023

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board of Directors announced yesterday a €5bn counter-guarantee scheme for wind energy manufacturing. This is the EIB’s key action in the EU Wind Power Package. The counter-guarantees will improve access to finance for wind turbine manufacturers, providing them with the support they need to help boost Europe’s energy security and competitiveness.

The Turkish wind supply chain keeps getting stronger

The Turkish wind supply chain keeps getting stronger
11/24/2023

WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson attended the Turkish Wind Energy Congress on 7 and 8 November. The Turkish wind industry has big ambitions. The Government wants lots more wind, not least to strengthen Turkey’s energy independence. They need to get their auctions right and keep supporting their supply chain.

North Seas Energy Ministers endorse Wind Power Package

North Seas Energy Ministers endorse Wind Power Package
11/21/2023

In the presence of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands the 10 Energy Ministers of the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC)** met in The Hague yesterday. They agreed a new NSEC Action Agenda for the build-out of offshore wind. This Agenda aims among other things to help strengthen Europe’s wind energy supply chain. In the same vein NSEC also welcomed the EU Commission’s Wind Power Package and pledged to actively engage in its implementation.

RE-Source 2023 marks 7.8 GW PPA record but industry urges for barriers to be removed to reach EU net zero objectives

RE-Source 2023 marks 7.8 GW PPA record but industry urges for barriers to be removed to reach EU net zero objectives
11/01/2023

Consistent growth of renewable corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs) proves that corporates are stepping up their commitments to the energy transition. But corporate energy buyers are calling on policymakers to use the EU Electricity Market Design (EMD) reform to remove the remaining barriers to PPAs.

Wind Power Package: game-changer for Europe’s energy security

Wind Power Package: game-changer for Europe’s energy security
10/24/2023

In her State of the Union speech in September 2023 EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the current challenges faced by Europe’s wind energy industry. She committed to ensure the future of wind energy was ‘made in Europe’ – and promised a new package to support the wind industry. Today the Commission unveiled its Wind Power Package. It outlines a series of actions that can be taken quickly to strengthen Europe’s wind energy industry. Some of the actions are for the EU, some for the Member States and some for the industry. Together these actions will be a game-changer for Europe’s wind industry and for Europe’s ability to meet its climate and energy goals.

Net Zero? It’s all about electrification

Net Zero? It’s all about electrification

10/24/2023

Today the Electrification Alliance unveiled a new ‘Electrification Manifesto’ urging the European Commission to fast-track the electrification of Europe.

Security, jobs and autonomy – why we need our turbines to be made in Europe

Security, jobs and autonomy – why we need our turbines to be made in Europe
09/28/2023

On 14 September WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the RES Serbia conference where he addressed Serbia’s trajectory towards building more wind energy. Crucially he addressed the need to use European-made technology. Chinese manufacturers are starting to win more and more orders – mainly in the Balkans right now.

President von der Leyen is right: wind energy must continue to be made in Europe

09/15/2023

On Wednesday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered her annual State of the European Union speech. As she addressed the EU Green Deal, the President stressed that the wind industry, so central to its delivery, was facing a unique set of challenges. To address these challenges, President von der Leyen announced a new ‘Wind Power Package’. And concluded: ”The future of our clean tech industry has to be made in Europe”.

Offshore wind investments recovering but still “way to go” – including on supply chain

08/18/2023

Europe built 2.1 GW of new offshore wind in the first half of 2023. Final investment decisions were taken for a further 5 GW after delays last year. But this is still whims what the EU wants. Crucially, the offshore wind supply and logistics chain urgently needs new investments – and the EU’s Net-Zero Industry Act won’t deliver these in its current form. Auction design is another red light: Governments must allow for cost indexation and avoid uncapped negative bidding.

Lithuania kicks off offshore wind with first 700 MW auction

08/08/2023

The Lithuanian Government presented the results of its very first offshore wind auction. A consortium of the Ignitis Group and OceanWinds is the winner. They were willing to pay €20m to develop the project. It will most likely be operational by 2030. The consortium has received a permit to operate the site for 41 years.

European Parliament vote sends strong positive signal for renewables investments

07/20/2023

Today the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) formally agreed its position on the ongoing EU electricity market design revision, largely backing the European Commission’s proposal for a targeted reform. The Committee voted to maintain the merit order system and to avoid inframarginal revenue caps which fragment the internal energy market and undermine investor confidence. Crucially, the agreement allows for different routes to market for renewable electricity: Contracts for Difference, renewable Power Purchase Agreements, and merchant investments.

Germany installed 1.6 GW new onshore wind in the first semester; rigorously implements EU permitting measures

07/20/2023

Onshore wind in Germany continues to recover. The country installed circa 1.6 GW of new onshore capacity in the first six months of 2023. The latest onshore wind auction awarded another 1.4 GW of new capacity. Germany is also leading on the implementation of the EU emergency measures, leaving no stone unturned to speed up renewables permitting. Other EU countries should follow this example.

German offshore auctions award 7 GW of new wind; future auctions must avoid negative bidding

07/13/2023

Yesterday Germany announced the results of its biggest offshore wind auction to date. 7 GW of new capacity were awarded. The auction design required project developers to pay for the right to build their wind farms. This uncapped negative bidding means costs will have to be passed on to consumers, and to the wind supply chain which is already struggling. This needs to change for future auctions.

Cement co-processing: a sustainable solution for end-of-life composite materials

07/11/2023

Today seven industry associations working on increasing the circularity of composite materials have published a statement highlighting the important role cement co-processing can play in treating end-of-life composite materials.

New permitting rules & tools available for Governments to speed up renewables expansion

07/07/2023

Permitting bottlenecks remain one of the biggest barriers for the expansion of wind energy in Europe. 80 GW of wind energy projects are still stuck today in permitting procedures across Europe. But we are moving in the right direction: the European Institutions have agreed on a revised text of the EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED) which should help speed up permitting for new and repowered wind projects further.

NZIA: act now or Europe’s wind turbines will be made in China

06/15/2023

The EU wants to massively expand renewables and strengthen Europe’s clean energy supply chains. But its Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) falls short and needs beefing up. If Europe gets NZIA wrong, it’ll end up building wind farms with turbines manufactured outside of Europe, many of them in China. New data shows what’s at stake economically.

Nature restoration and wind energy go hand in hand

06/07/2023

With its Nature Restoration Law the EU is planning new legislation to restore Europe’s natural ecosystems. The European Commission has proposed binding restoration targets for specific habitats and species. It aims to restore 30% of the EU’s degraded areas, and ultimately all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. WindEurope emphatically supports this target. 30% nature restoration does not undermine the EU’s climate and energy targets. On the contrary: nature restoration and wind energy expansion go hand in hand.

After a decade of stagnation, we sense a wind of change in Central Europe

06/06/2023

Recent regulatory changes for wind energy development in Central European countries are promising: Hungary is simplifying repowering conditions. In Slovenia first steps to boost permitting will come into force in July. And recently amended legislation in Czechia aligns the position of wind energy development with other public interests and simplifies permitting processes. Governments in Central Europe must use the National Energy Climate Plans (NECPs) submission to translate these recent improvements into higher targets for wind energy.

Electricity market design: European Parliament mustn’t undermine climate or energy security

06/01/2023

The EU is debating a revised electricity market design. The European Commission has proposed a targeted reform to end the investment uncertainty caused by uncoordinated Government interventions in electricity markets.

Outlook for wind improving significantly in Central and Eastern Europe

05/23/2023

On 17 May WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson opened the Energy Day of the CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) Sustainable Finance Summit in Prague and highlighted the wind energy potential in the region. The share of wind in the region’s electricity mix is below the 17% average for Europe. But there is a clear increase in political support and the number of new wind farms under development in different countries.

Ireland makes history with its first offshore wind auction

05/23/2023

Ireland successfully held its first-ever offshore wind auction. Four projects with a combined capacity of 3 GW were awarded. The average price of the winning bids was €86/MWh, much lower than expected. The successful completion of the auction is a breakthrough for renewables in Ireland and critical to achieving the targets set in Ireland’s 2030 Climate Action Plan.

Floating wind is making great strides

05/23/2023

The world’s largest floating wind energy event, FOWT 2023, took place on 10-12 May in Nantes. Government representatives, the wind industry and other stakeholders came together to discuss how to drive the further expansion of floating offshore wind.

Energy Storage Coalition launched – more flexibility to help decarbonise Europe

05/12/2023

On 4 May 2023 the Energy Storage Coalition, a new organisation aimed at accelerating the decarbonisation of the European energy system by increasing the deployment of sustainable and clean energy storage solutions to support renewables, hosted its launch event.

Amazon Web Services, Accenture and WindEurope launch digital tool to accelerate permitting

04/27/2023

Permitting remains the biggest bottleneck for deploying wind at scale. Approximately 80 GW of wind power capacity is currently stuck in permitting procedures across Europe. It takes too long for developers to receive permits – up to nine years in some countries. This is incompatible with the EU’s climate & energy ambitions – last year the EU only installed 16 GW of new wind while it needs 31 GW every year on average to 2030 to meet its targets.

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